"Wine from long habit has become an indispensable for my health."
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Stagecoach Vineyard Syrah - Napa Valley

From the Stagecoach Vineyard high on the eastern volcanic ridge above Napa, comes this rich and decadent, limited production Syrah. The vivid red soils and rocky slopes come together to produce a wine with an aroma of sweet blackberry and mountain sage.  Surrounded by a refined structure of the finest French oak, this Syrah

Winemaker:
Alison Green Doran

Appellation: 
Atlas Peak

Vineyard Notes:
Elevation - 2000 Feet
Soil Type - Volcanic Rocky Clay
Clone - 383
Rootstock - 110R

Composition:
98% Syrah, Single Vineyard
1% Viognier
1% Marsanne

Oak Aging: 
20 Months, French Oak, 45% New

Tasting Notes:
Deep, inky purple in appearance.  Rich aromas of blackberry and mountain sage.  A meticulous blend of ripe blackberry, black licorice, tobacco, smoke, and dense currant on the palate.  Beautiful fruit with a hint of spice on the finish.

Cases Produced:  200-300 per year

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